The Department of Environmental Studies and the Online GIS Certificate Program at The University of West Florida invite applications for a twelve-month Graduate Assistantship (20-25 hours per week) to begin as early as August 26, 2013. Compensation includes in-state tuition (up to 36 credits) towards M.S. Environmental Science and salary ($12,000 per year for up to two years).  The successful candidate will be expected to assist in online GIS Certificate Program courses such as Introduction to GIS, Cartography, Remote Sensing + Photo Interpretation, and GIS Programming.  Requirements include a B.S. or B.A. in Geography, Environmental Studies, or related degree, 3.2 GPA, 1000 on GRE, acceptance to graduate program, and eligibility to work in the United States.  The ideal candidate must demonstrate theoretical and practical experience with GIS, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and be organized, productive and ethical. Applicants are encouraged to visit http://uwf.edu/environmental/graduate/ and http://www.uwf.edu/gis/gisonline/  

Inquiries regarding this position should be directed to Amber Bloechle [log in to unmask] or 850-857-6121.

Closing date: September 20, 2013 for graduate students already admitted to UWF.

Apply for the position at https://jobs.uwf.edu and select the Student tab.  The position is also available for a January 2014 start date.

Thanks for your help!  See you all in November!

Leah

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University of West Florida
Online GIS Certificate Program